User manual MAKITA DC18SC

[. . . ] Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. CAUTION ­ To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be charged with this battery charger. [. . . ] Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source. Two charging lights will flash in green color repeatedly. Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger. Terminal cover of charger can be opened with inserting and closed with pulling out the battery cartridge. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and charging will begin. The charging light will keep lighting up lit steadily during charging. One red charging light indicates charged condition in 0 ­ 80% and two red ones indicates 80 ­ 100%. With finish of charge, the charging lights will change from two red ones to two green ones. If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete, the charger will switch into its "trickle charge (maintenance charge)" mode which will last approximately 24 hours. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source. 24 V batteries can be charged with the charger DC24SC or DC24WA only. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer's batteries. When you charge a battery cartridge which is new or has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge until after discharging it completely and recharging a couple of times. If you charge a battery cartridge from a just-operated tool or battery cartridge which has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, the charging light may flash in red color. charging will begin after the battery cartridge is cooled by the cooling fan installed in the charger (DC14SC , DC18SC and DC24SC only). When the temperature on battery is more than approx. 70°C, two charging lights may flash in red color, and when approx. If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color, charging is not possible. The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged. [. . . ] The battery employed in the following conditions repeatedly requires "conditioning charge" to prevent fast wear out. Recharge of battery with its low temperature 3. If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent spontaneous discharging after full charge, the charger will switch into its "trickle charge (maintenance charge)" mode and keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by a Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. [. . . ]